Ouch! Why did they increase the price by $100 dollars? Seems kinda like price gouging but I guess they got control right now. Plus according to your unboxing they gave you less mounts in the box. That's seems kinda shady. But... I will be getting one anyway.
So which one do YOU like better?! Is it worth the upgrade to YOU?! Do you like the new, punchier, saturated colors and contrast? I personally kinda like it, less editing on my part, and the improved dynamic range, stabilization, new shooting frame-rates... I'm gonna keep it!
I am extremely surprised with the results of your review. Not sure whether you have watched any of the other reviews on RUclips, but a common theme has been the Hero 6's clips and images for some reason look way darker than that of the Hero 5. So, I have to say I am very confused right now.
I prefer watching a comparision between "Gopro hero 6" and the "iPhone7" or "Iphone8" because iPhone's camera look like the actual place to me the most. Can't wait to see. By the way, Why your Gopro hero 6 look less blue and less green than other RUclipsr? Which is nice cuz I found so many Gp6 video look over blue and green. From my research, I think there are some defect unit that the screen on the back show white as a bit green and the video color look over compensation. Correct me If I'm wrong. Thank you so much:)
wow night and day difference! I use Canon 70D might switch to go pro hero 6 for daily vlogging! How do you rate Audio generally.. you had a comparison there but in general how does go pro audio fare?
Any reason why you never turned on EIS on the 5? Also, same question with auto low light? How could you make a comparison video when the settings are skewed in favor of the other? Lol
@@oldmarty1206 exactly my thoughts. I’ve noticed this in more of his video’s. Stabilization looked great on the hero 6 until there was a new video of the hero 6 vs 7 and suddenly the 6 was all shaking with stabilizing on lol
Superb review! As far as the slomo, can you set the new Hero 6 in slow motion mode or do you still have to do it on the gopro site just like the 5? Anyone know?
CARdiology No, it's an upgrade to an older device. He is comparing an apple to a polished apple; your example compares an orange to an apple and asks which one is sweeter. It's a new camera capability so it's an advantage. Now if he was using a stabilization feature that WASN'T PART OF THE CAMERA, then I would understand what you mean.
Because you simply can't turn on EIS with the 5 when shooting 4k. If you are comparing the riding experience of a V8 mustang with an ecoboost, do you call for the V8 to turn 4 cylinders off lol
Wow, the colors are really vibrant! We currently use the Hero 5 Black in our studios to do livestreams and our only complaint with the Hero 5 is the flat color that it returns. Seeing your comparison gives me hope that the Hero 6 Black will be far superior in the colors and that makes a difference especially when kids are watching our channel. Thanks for the awesome review!
Not sure if this was addressed in the comments, but you have random frames in your video that flick up in exposure? (1:25) was just curious why that might be? Are you using FCP? Did you not convert the Gopro H.264 footage? Thanks!
A problem with The 6 is that it has a lot of problems, at 1:08 to 1:22 if you look at the tree to the right in The 6 Part, you can see like a line that is blue coming off of The tree. That is why I would get The 5. This is just My opinion btw, everyone else has different opinions.
I wonder.. is a DSLR at 1080p 60 fps gonna have as good bit rate and quality as those Go pro 4k cams? What about Iphone 8 and its 4k? Because im about to buy a DSLR and i've been wondering
Optics looks to be significantly better. Look at the water and grass, i.e. 3:28 part. You can see ripples/waves and grass strands nicely, and color is more blue. Reflections in water also look nice.
dude, i love your videos. you have such a natural and informative style, i really like that. i hate reviews, where people shout around, and act like they are on drugs. you know how to deliver the important facts in a good way. keep on delivering such great videos
Thanks for the video. I appreciate the time you put and it gave me a clear idea of whether I should buy the 6 or not for my vlogs I wanted to do in the near future
We've just started doing natural sound and sight video walks on our site using the GoPro hero 6 black, we're happy with the results and thought we'd share it with you. Thanks for you're video, most helpful.
On the shot of the geese in slo-mo the image starts to break up a lot on the wings. Is that just crappy RUclips compression after the fact? Or are you getting those artifacts in the raw footage?
Is the stabilization on the hero5 at 1080 just as good? Im trying to keep things under budget and I know that I will be shooting in 1080, but that EIS part is sweet!
are the videos color graded at all? I've noticed a white overcast to my hero5 videos no matter what I do. Looking at your hero6 footage you can tell it is not present. the color on the 6 seems a lot better. Thanks for making this video looks like I will be ordering the 6.
Looks like the GP6 is approaching the quality and features of the Sony FDR6000. Image stabilization is so much improved as to be like night and day. Plus the speed features, etc.
Do you have a recomendations on what the best way to film live footage at a college football game? I'm going to a big game this weekend, and want to try to capture some of the atmosphere with my GoPro 6. I was planning to use the headstrap, walking into the stadium, in the stands etc. What would be the best setting?
Best GoPro Hero 6 review and comparison ever seen, thank you very much my frd! I've used Hero 5 for nearly a year and wondering how the Hero 6 would perform. Now it seems the Hero 6 has way better color contrast and image stabilization, very impressive!
Nicely done. I am new to the whole GoPro phenomenon. I will definately be getting the Hero 6. What editing software is everyone using? Accessory recommendations? What about sound quality? I will mostly be making videos of the grandkids. Thanks.
New to the GoPro world and going to make a purchase soon. One big thing I'm looking forward to is quality still images. In your video the 6 takes stunning video, is that quality gap also in photos?
GoPro Hero 6 Black is absolutely worth the upgrade despite the extra $100, it's far more superior in every aspect of performance over Hero 5 & also glad to see they adopted the HEVC codec enabling 4K 60fps & super slow motion videos. Although there are some complaints about muted audio but I think the microphones has more dynamic range sensitivity than it's predecessor, I can't completely agree with the EIS image stabilization can come anything close to using a Gimbal.
I’m just looking for something to put on my handlebars on my motorcycle. I’m not a moto vlogger, I don’t do sound I just want it there for proof just Incase I get in a wreck. Would I just be better off with the 5 if that’s all I’m using it for?
One question, when focusing near the sun shows some white circles in the video, is there any way to avoid it, have you tried recording without the lens cap to see if it is avoided?
what's the use of 4k60 fps anyways when EIS isn't available using it? You'd want 60 fps when you're filming while moving or filming moving object, EXACTLY when you need the EIS, right?
Check out the current pricing of both on Amazon (with PRIME shipping):
GoPro HERO 6 ➜ amzn.to/2xg8RXZ
GoPro HERO 5 ➜ amzn.to/2fPUZw8
Ouch! Why did they increase the price by $100 dollars? Seems kinda like price gouging but I guess they got control right now. Plus according to your unboxing they gave you less mounts in the box. That's seems kinda shady. But... I will be getting one anyway.
the new price is really expensive..
your reviews are awesome
having a technical problem how do i service the camera in india.
you didn't give proper credit to tobu. Read the usage rights
So which one do YOU like better?! Is it worth the upgrade to YOU?!
Do you like the new, punchier, saturated colors and contrast? I personally kinda like it, less editing on my part, and the improved dynamic range, stabilization, new shooting frame-rates... I'm gonna keep it!
AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke I always prefer more natural colors. The sky and sand look oversaturated on some of the Hero 6 shots.
Largamelion yes its way over saturated not natural.
I'm interested - does it actually have more dynamic range?! Have you run a test on dynamic range.
I am extremely surprised with the results of your review. Not sure whether you have watched any of the other reviews on RUclips, but a common theme has been the Hero 6's clips and images for some reason look way darker than that of the Hero 5. So, I have to say I am very confused right now.
AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke
Lost my GoPro 4 silver yesterday canoeing down the river 🙈
Thank you guys SO MUCH for watching - let me know what you want me to compare next!
AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke iphone 8 vs salaxy s8 please
I prefer watching a comparision between "Gopro hero 6" and the "iPhone7" or "Iphone8" because iPhone's camera look like the actual place to me the most.
Can't wait to see. By the way, Why your Gopro hero 6 look less blue and less green than other RUclipsr? Which is nice cuz I found so many Gp6 video look over blue and green.
From my research, I think there are some defect unit that the screen on the back show white as a bit green and the video color look over compensation.
Correct me If I'm wrong. Thank you so much:)
High expectations for comparison Yi vs Gopro 6 wowwwwwwwwwwwowwww wow
Can't wait for the comparaison of Yi 4k+ vs Go Pro Hero 6 !
Very nice video, as usual Ben!
Inexpensive Vs expensive?
wow night and day difference! I use Canon 70D might switch to go pro hero 6 for daily vlogging! How do you rate Audio generally.. you had a comparison there but in general how does go pro audio fare?
5 looks better than 6 from your testing,much natural color,contrast ,more detail in the shadow,and the right image in low light.
How about 5 vs 7 or 8?😭
Any reason why you never turned on EIS on the 5? Also, same question with auto low light?
How could you make a comparison video when the settings are skewed in favor of the other? Lol
Exactly, his new post about gopro 7 vs 6 he makes the 6 looks like sh** ... May be he is getting money out of this.
u cant turn on EIS on the 5 if u shoot video in 4k.
@@oldmarty1206 exactly my thoughts. I’ve noticed this in more of his video’s. Stabilization looked great on the hero 6 until there was a new video of the hero 6 vs 7 and suddenly the 6 was all shaking with stabilizing on lol
Go pro 6 is somehow little bit creepy at night😂 it’s like the night version in Outlast🙆🏼🙊😂
Minniw 5 better
Did gopro 6 have superview on 4k60?
Superb review! As far as the slomo, can you set the new Hero 6 in slow motion mode or do you still have to do it on the gopro site just like the 5? Anyone know?
Nice comparison video!! Love it!
are you comparing two cameras with stabilization on and second off? seriously????
Yes, since he's pointing out the difference it makes when shooting in 4K. The Hero 5 has no EIS in 4K.
Largamelion it’s like comparing Ford mustang with tesla which one has lower gasoline consumption.
Largamelion - thanks for pointing this out - I thought it'd be obvious to most people... my mistake lol ;-)
CARdiology No, it's an upgrade to an older device. He is comparing an apple to a polished apple; your example compares an orange to an apple and asks which one is sweeter.
It's a new camera capability so it's an advantage.
Now if he was using a stabilization feature that WASN'T PART OF THE CAMERA, then I would understand what you mean.
Because you simply can't turn on EIS with the 5 when shooting 4k. If you are comparing the riding experience of a V8 mustang with an ecoboost, do you call for the V8 to turn 4 cylinders off lol
nice, simple, direct review. Thanks, Sir.
Wow, the colors are really vibrant! We currently use the Hero 5 Black in our studios to do livestreams and our only complaint with the Hero 5 is the flat color that it returns. Seeing your comparison gives me hope that the Hero 6 Black will be far superior in the colors and that makes a difference especially when kids are watching our channel. Thanks for the awesome review!
Twin Challenge Toys chuck a lut on your livestream footage. Ycimaging does it
u can edit colours on premier pro tho? problem solved by colour grading
Your comparison video rocks! Good job! :)
Hero6 is amazing. Those colors, pixels, and stabilization are insane
2:20 Thanks, I had no idea how math works.
Not sure if this was addressed in the comments, but you have random frames in your video that flick up in exposure? (1:25) was just curious why that might be? Are you using FCP? Did you not convert the Gopro H.264 footage? Thanks!
Something is fishy at 4:28...
Go pro 5 has better audio
I thought I was the only one who noticed (heard) it :)
404 Chris does it have good enough for a concert?
404 Chris Yup
Year
I came to this video hoping to convince myself I don’t need to upgrade to the Hero 6....thanks for costing me $500+ 😮
A problem with The 6 is that it has a lot of problems, at 1:08 to 1:22 if you look at the tree to the right in The 6 Part, you can see like a line that is blue coming off of The tree. That is why I would get The 5. This is just My opinion btw, everyone else has different opinions.
Your comparison videos are the best and learnable
I wonder.. is a DSLR at 1080p 60 fps gonna have as good bit rate and quality as those Go pro 4k cams? What about Iphone 8 and its 4k? Because im about to buy a DSLR and i've been wondering
Optics looks to be significantly better. Look at the water and grass, i.e. 3:28 part. You can see ripples/waves and grass strands nicely, and color is more blue. Reflections in water also look nice.
dude, i love your videos. you have such a natural and informative style, i really like that. i hate reviews, where people shout around, and act like they are on drugs. you know how to deliver the important facts in a good way. keep on delivering such great videos
+Günther Seiringer - thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate hearing that feedback
you're the best reviewer i've been found so far. your video so easy to understand, even i'm bad in english language XD
Great job. Nice comparison video. I am a Portuguese speaker and the pronunciation of your English is just perfect! Thank you so much!
How about that cromatic aberation on Hero 6, is realy bad look at 1:12 on tree edges...
Thanks for the video. I appreciate the time you put and it gave me a clear idea of whether I should buy the 6 or not for my vlogs I wanted to do in the near future
Still using GoPro Hero 5 Black in 2023!
We've just started doing natural sound and sight video walks on our site using the GoPro hero 6 black, we're happy with the results and thought we'd share it with you. Thanks for you're video, most helpful.
Sweet, thanks!
@@AuthenTech Can you see yourself when you use the selfie stick with the GoPro6?
If not, how would I know I am getting a good shot if I'm vlogging?
this was a very helpful video! thank you so much, i know what version im gonna go with now!
Your voice activated my hero 5 recording twice while I was watching :)
unnecessary flex
Very well done video. The differences of the gopro 5 and gopro 6 are enormous. Thanks for your great video.
Good video mate
Wow, your review did an amazing job of helping me see the differences
GoPro HERO 6 1:17 s there is a lens blue fringing at the tree GoPro HERO 5 is clear
Thanks for the good comparison! I am (still) using a Hero 3 Black...still fine for me.
Thanks for the detail comparison. Awesome
Excellent review!
thanks!
Nice video Ben, how is the battery life on the Hero 6?
my next camera then :D nice video dude great job
How did you Filmed the Part of 3:19 with wich tools?
The best comparison video on the net!
+Dominic Rawle - awesome thanks man
Great Review man !
Great review! I may have to get the 6
Best reviewer ever! Trims all the BS and gets to the point without wasting our time. Thank you very much!
+Sahan Serasinghe thank you!
Matter of fact you earned a new sub here bro. Keep up the great videos dude.
Sweet thanks!
AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke no problem
Great video.Awesome explanation
Great video. this really convinced me to get the hero 6 and upgrade from my hero 4. very impressed with the hero 6 image stability
Perfect video! Congratulations.
I didn't know action cams could do all this, I just cancelled my $50 white label cam from amazon. Getting the hero 6 instead!
I did the same - BH photo for 299.00
You always make the best comparison videos
Thanks man, I appreciate that
Just purchased a hero 5 black. I will skip a generation and wait for the Gopro 7.
gp6 is now up-to-date techs inside! cant imagine what gp7 could have without price goes tothemoon
That's they maintain sounds quality in next generation.. Haha.. Its a Marketing trick
So
Will you buy it?
Thats comin dude
Great video!
You compare the 5 without the IS ON, there is nothing to compare... You should have turn IS on Both camera
Lancelot Priet
What is that? A stabilizer?
I thought that this video was an
ad (upgade, upgrade, upgrade!!!)
5 cant do IS in 4k bud.
I have the HERO 6 and the stabilization on that thing is incredible !!
On the shot of the geese in slo-mo the image starts to break up a lot on the wings. Is that just crappy RUclips compression after the fact? Or are you getting those artifacts in the raw footage?
Where can I find the cable IN ANGLE to keep powering the go pro for longer time while driving ? Thank you.
4:30 Poto Bomb!!! hehe question is that sound non adjustable on the hero6?
Is the stabilization on the hero5 at 1080 just as good? Im trying to keep things under budget and I know that I will be shooting in 1080, but that EIS part is sweet!
how long can you film with both? More specifically, what type of SD card do I need for the longest video? Can I film continuously for an hour?
Awesome review
are the videos color graded at all? I've noticed a white overcast to my hero5 videos no matter what I do. Looking at your hero6 footage you can tell it is not present. the color on the 6 seems a lot better. Thanks for making this video looks like I will be ordering the 6.
Have you done a side by side of the hero 7 white vs the hero 5 black? What would be the better camera at that price?
Appreciate the information all the equipment use do test in thanks new sub !!
The 6 looks over saturated . sky is too sark blue
I feel the same way.
yeah I agree
Same!!
Over saturated indeed, but sharper image on GP6
the yi is way sharper stevie wonder could see that,
I’m wanting to get the GoPro Hero6. I have a Rode VideoMic which is a shotgun mic. It has a 3.5mm connection. Will this mic work with the GoPro?
I was just about to purchase the Hero 5 but your video helped me go with the Hero 6. Great video and thanks.
+nicola morris Glad it helped
Good comparison video! You from the Rocket City?
nice reviews
Thanks!
Looks like the GP6 is approaching the quality and features of the Sony FDR6000. Image stabilization is so much improved as to be like night and day. Plus the speed features, etc.
Great video comparison. I hear the GoPro tends to get hot within 30-45 min is that true? And does the GoPro 6 also tend to get hot if anything. Thanks
Such a good video! Thumbs up thx
Do you have a recomendations on what the best way to film live footage at a college football game? I'm going to a big game this weekend, and want to try to capture some of the atmosphere with my GoPro 6. I was planning to use the headstrap, walking into the stadium, in the stands etc. What would be the best setting?
+Cole Kitchen - Superview would be perfect
i really like your video compare, concise and detailed
Thanks so much!
Very good! Thanks!!
Best GoPro Hero 6 review and comparison ever seen, thank you very much my frd! I've used Hero 5 for nearly a year and wondering how the Hero 6 would perform. Now it seems the Hero 6 has way better color contrast and image stabilization, very impressive!
Wow, huh, the 6 was SO expensive!? Oh my god...
If you look closely to the video of the gopro 6, @ 3:46 you can see that there are some changes in the background. I think it was edited. LOL
Such a great comparison video - I've been looking into GoPros lately and this is incredibly helpful! Thank you for sharing this!!
Nicely done.
I am new to the whole GoPro phenomenon. I will definately be getting the Hero 6. What editing software is everyone using? Accessory recommendations? What about sound quality? I will mostly be making videos of the grandkids.
Thanks.
I use FCPX
New to the GoPro world and going to make a purchase soon. One big thing I'm looking forward to is quality still images. In your video the 6 takes stunning video, is that quality gap also in photos?
Did you do any lens correction? I didn't see any fisheye effect on the 6's video
Thank you! Fantastic review. I shoot for a living and this is the information I was looking for. Nice job.
+Geoff Charters - sweet glad to hear it helped out
GoPro Hero 6 Black is absolutely worth the upgrade despite the extra $100, it's far more superior in every aspect of performance over Hero 5 & also glad to see they adopted the HEVC codec enabling 4K 60fps & super slow motion videos. Although there are some complaints about muted audio but I think the microphones has more dynamic range sensitivity than it's predecessor, I can't completely agree with the EIS image stabilization can come anything close to using a Gimbal.
superb video very very very nice video
Thanks for this, even in 2021 it's proved a very informative and succinct review, so it was very helpful to me.
The new 6 has great colors. As far as sound, in the comparison the 5 sounded better. Were both in a waterproof housing?
Some of those colors on the 6 look saturated compared to the 5. Is there any option to adjust it in the camera itself?
Googs5 @
How's the audio for these? I need one for a concert and need it asap
I’m just looking for something to put on my handlebars on my motorcycle. I’m not a moto vlogger, I don’t do sound I just want it there for proof just Incase I get in a wreck. Would I just be better off with the 5 if that’s all I’m using it for?
One question, when focusing near the sun shows some white circles in the video, is there any way to avoid it, have you tried recording without the lens cap to see if it is avoided?
Great video. Thank you!
Thankss for the great detailed comparison, would have loved to see it tested out under water though!
Excellente présentation , merci !
what's the use of 4k60 fps anyways when EIS isn't available using it? You'd want 60 fps when you're filming while moving or filming moving object, EXACTLY when you need the EIS, right?
Did you shoot video with both cameras same time?
wow exellent video! Why do the colors look so different?
I have the hero 4 and look to upgrade between the 5 or the 6 to take the Hawaii in August. Which one is better? Please help!